PPL (Advanced)
What is the maximum allowable oil temperature typically based on?
Manufacturer limitations in the POH/AFM
What is the key legal difference between private and common carriage?
Holding out to the public
What is the purpose of an alternate static source?
Provides static pressure if primary is blocked
What illusion causes a pilot to feel too high on approach over narrow runways?
Runway width illusion
Left turning tendencies
Torque, P-factor, spiraling slipstream, and gyroscopic precession
Under FAR 61.113, what are the required conditions for a private pilot to share operating expenses with passengers?
Only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, and rental fees may be shared—and the pilot must pay at least a pro rata share (equal portion)
What happens to the indicated airspeed if the pitot tube is blocked but the drain hole is open?
Reads zero
What happens if you set a higher-than-actual pressure in the altimeter (Kollsman window)?
The altimeter will indicate a higher altitude than actual (you’re lower than you think)
Define maneuvering speed (Va) and what affects it.
Max speed for full control deflection; changes with weight
What is the protected airspace width of a Victor airway at its narrowest?
4 NM on each side (8 NM total)
What is required for a commercial pilot to conduct a ferry flight for compensation?
Must meet Part 119 exceptions (no operating certificate required)
What is the relationship between load factor and stall speed? And why?
Stall speed increases when the load factor increases
What do FAR parts 91.151 and 91.167 talk about
Fuel requirements for VFR and IFR
Why does induced drag decrease with airspeed?
Less angle of attack needed to maintain lift
Under what conditions can a commercial pilot log PIC while not sole manipulator?
Acting as PIC with required qualifications or supervision
What is the effect of aft CG on stability and stall?
less stability, lower stall speed, and more difficult recovery
What is the critical Mach number?
peed where airflow first reaches Mach 1 on aircraft
What happens to true altitude in colder-than-standard temperatures?
Aircraft is lower than indicated altitude
When cleared for an approach with a procedure turn, when may you legally skip the procedure turn?
When “NoPT” is depicted, being radar vectored, timed approach from a hold, or cleared straight-in
What is “coffin corner”?
High altitude where stall speed and critical Mach converge
Why does a constant-speed prop improve performance?
Maintains optimal RPM for efficiency and thrust
Explain FAR 61.189
Flight instructor limitations & recordkeeping